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The Annunciation and the Mystery of Incarnation
recalled by the preparation of the Mass is signified
by the putting on
of the sacred vestments and the preparation of bread
and wine.
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The Nativity of Our Lord is recalled by the Gloria,
which was sung by the Angels at His birth.
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The hidden life of Christ at Nazareth, spent in work
and prayers is represented by the Kyrie, the Collect
and other prayers.
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The preaching of the Prophets, that of St. John the
Baptist and that of the 70 Disciples announcing the
coming of Christ and preparing the people to receive
Him, are represented by the reading of the Sequence
and the Epistle.
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The preaching of Our Lord to the crowds is recalled
by the reading of the Gospel. The recital of the
Creed after the Gospel by the Priest and the people,
represents those who received the Word of Jesus.
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The washing of the Apostles' feet before the Last
Supper is recalled by the washing of the Priest's
fingers.
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The Triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem on Palm
Sunday is recalled by the singing of the Hosanna
before the Consecration.
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The Last Supper is represented and renewed in the
Consecration.
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The sufferings of Christ are vividly represented by
the many Signs of the Cross over the Host and the
Chalice, also by the two Elevations and by the
breaking of the Host. His death is represented by
the separation of the two species of bread and wine.
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The Resurrection is recalled by the mixing of the
two species of bread and wine.
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His Apparitions after the Resurrection are recalled
by the blessing and graces we receive from the
Chalice.
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His Ascension and the imparting of His last blessing
are recalled by the last blessing given by the
Priest at the end of the Mass. |
